Successful grading

October 27, 2009

Congratulations to Ben Murphy, Ian Crumbie and James Spencer who all became yellow belts yesterday. Well done guys! Here are a few pics taken during the training session:

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Videos of interest

October 24, 2009

Saw this on Mokuren Dojo, some interesting videos on the 17 individual Randori no kata (Ju Nana Hon) techniques, plus the differences from the original 15. The videos are from Windsong Dojo. Visit his youtube channel here.

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Floating leaf falls

October 22, 2009

Interesting youtube video for anyone not comfortable with floating leaf ukemi.

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JAA News September 2009

October 16, 2009

The official newsletter of the Japanese Aikido Association for September 2009 is available for download: JAA News September 2009

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Some VERY familiar looking Wado Ryu Karate

October 8, 2009

Tatsuo Suzuki Sensei (8th Dan Wado Ryu Karate) adorns the front of the new Blitz Catalogue. Check out this video of him. I notice some extremely familiar techniques. Not too bad for an 81 yr old!!!

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